Contents
1. Terms of Use / 利用規約
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Balcony Garden Journal website (ベランダ菜園), published by Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial (キネティックループグリッド編集部), located at 4-10-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on this website — including text, photographs, illustrations, graphics, and layout design — is the property of Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright law.
- You may read, print, and share articles for personal, non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution
- You may not reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute content from this site without our written permission
- Quoting brief excerpts for educational, journalistic, or non-commercial purposes is permitted with a clear link back to the original article
- The name "Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial", "Balcony Garden Journal", and associated logos are our trade names and may not be used without permission
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this website to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website or its servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or related systems
- Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through our contact form
- Harvest or collect email addresses or other personal data from the site
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or index the site without prior written permission
4. Advertising / 広告について
This website displays third-party advertisements through the Google AdSense programme. Advertisements are clearly labelled as "Sponsored" or "スポンサー" and are visually separated from editorial content.
Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial does not endorse the products or services advertised on this site. We are not responsible for the content or practices of advertisers or their websites.
5. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked external site.
6. Disclaimer / 免責事項
Disclaimer / 免責事項
The content published on Balcony Garden Journal is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as professional horticultural, agricultural, medical, or legal advice.
Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or harm — whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential — arising from your use of or reliance on the information, advice, methods, recipes, or instructions published on this website.
This limitation of liability applies specifically (but not exclusively) to:
- Physical injury resulting from DIY cutting, drilling, or construction activities described in our guides
- Damage to property (balcony floors, furniture, walls) caused by planting containers or watering activities
- Adverse reactions to plant matter, sprays, powders, or other substances mentioned on this site
- Crop failure, plant death, or loss of yield resulting from following our gardening recommendations
- Any harm to third parties arising from activities you undertake based on content published here
- Use of homemade sprays or substances on edible crops — always verify safety independently before consuming
Please exercise common sense and appropriate caution when undertaking any DIY activity. If you are unsure about any technique or material, seek advice from a qualified professional before proceeding.
The information on this site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or free from error.
7. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court (東京地方裁判所) as the court of first instance.
8. Contact
For any questions about these Terms of Use or the Disclaimer, please contact us:
Kinetic Loop Grid Editorial (キネティックループグリッド編集部)
4-10-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Email: editor@kineticloopgrid.com
Contact form: Contact page